Talk of the Rock host, Jared Griffin, talks with members of the Kodiak Island Borough Consolidation Committee–Terry Haines, Justin Thran, and Jennifer Culbertson–about how the committee is progressing and some of the issue they are facing. Tune in for a lively discussion on how economics, representation, and different approaches to government services affect how the committee oversees the consolidation proposal …
Read More »The Lowdown — Tuesday May 19, 2020
Join host, Mike Wall, as he talks with our guests, Sara Harrington, executive director of Kodiak History Museum; April Councellor, executive director of Kodiak Alutiiq Museum; and Toby Sullivan, executive director of Kodiak Maritime Museum. Tune in while they discuss how their operations have changed since Covid-19, what they are planning for the future, and the importance of gathering information, …
Read More »The Lowdown — Monday May 18, 2020
Our guests on The Lowdown today are Sara Bruce, owner of Kodiak Canvas Company and Mary Beth Loewen, owner of Next Step Dance Studio. Learn how these business owners have adjusted their operations and business plans during the COVID-19 crisis.
Read More »The Lowdown — Friday May 15, 2020
Our guests on The Lowdown today will fill us in on what fun activities they will be offering over the next few months. Joining us will be: -Kelly Bell, school programs director at Kodiak Baptist Mission -Katie Oliver, executive director of Kodiak Arts Council -Shelly Lawson, education coordinator at Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge -AND Laurie Madsen and Ani Thomas of …
Read More »The Lowdown — Thursday May 14, 2020
Our guests on today’s edition of The Lowdown for “To Your Mental Health Day” are: Samantha Marlar-Enbom, LPC, behavioral health consultant at KANA Heidi McNerney, LCSW, behavioral health counselor at Kodiak Community Health Clinic
Read More »Alaska Fisheries Report — May 14, 2020
If it’s salmon season it must be summer, right? The commercial salmon season kicked off on Thursday in the Copper River district. The first fresh salmon out of Alaska is usually met with a lot of hoopla and salivating by restaurants in Seattle. This year, it’s doubtful someone would be willing to pay $80 or $90 per person for …
Read More »The Lowdown — Wednesday May 13, 2020
Beginning May 8th, churches were allowed to have indoor services under certain conditions. Today’s guests are pastors from several local churches, here to talk about whether they are opening their doors again and what it takes to do so. Joining us will be: Pastor Larry Lundstrom, Community Baptist Church Pastor Dawn Panthin, Kodiak Assembly of God – Oceans United Pastor …
Read More »Talk of the Rock — May 12, 2020 Kodiak College professors look to the future
Talk of the Rock host, Jared Griffin, talks with Thia Falcone, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Lorraine Stewart, Career and Technical Education Coordinator about Kodiak College’s transition from this academic year to the next. They also talked about the changes wrought by COVID-19 to instruction techniques and what financial relief might be available for students.
Read More »The Lowdown — Tuesday May 12, 2020
Our guests this morning on The Lowdown are business owners- some who have been open, some who have not not. Learn what they’re doing and what they see in the future for their businesses. Joining will be: Tracy Chandler of A Balanced Approach Debra Neilsen of Ovations Beth Koehler of Grand Slam Toys and Games and Phyllis Perry of Perry’s …
Read More »The Lowdown — Monday May 11, 2020
We’ve heard from the public schools about how distance learning is going for their students and teachers. Today we hear from administrators Teri Schneider with St. Mary’s School and Katherine Baquero of Kodiak Christian School about what challenges their students, teachers, and schools have faced with their school facilities being closed.
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